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GirlPronounced American English /ˈkɑn.stəns/; British English /ˈkɒn.stəns/; French /kɔ̃s.tɑ̃s/Dutch language family

Constance

Medieval form of Constantia.

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Constance is a girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈkɑn.stəns/; British English /ˈkɒn.stəns/; French /kɔ̃s.tɑ̃s/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈkɑn.stəns/; British English /ˈkɒn.stəns/; French /kɔ̃s.tɑ̃s/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Medieval form of Constantia. The Normans introduced this name to England (it was the name of a daughter of William the Conqueror).

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Usage: english, french

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